Module Additional Assessment Details
A 10 minute oral presentation weighted at 50% addressing LO's 1, 2 and 3
A 1,500 word reflective essay weighted at 50% addressing LO 4
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be given via classroom discussion, peer and self evaluation, individual and group tutorials. Students will undertake one 10 minute formative presentation. Formative feedback will be given on reflective essay plans
Module Indicative Content
This module will enable students to explore the role of the Assistant Practitioner, encompassing accountability and professional responsibilities and boundaries, the values of integrated care and contemporary health and social care policies which promote integrated care. Students will explore the values that underpin holistic care, the multidisciplinary and multiagency approach required to promote individualised care and will reflect upon care pathways that support the service user and their carer(s) during their healthcare journey
This will include:
Confidentiality
Documentation
Advocacy
Safeguarding
Dignity and respect
Ethical Dilemmas e.g. assessment of risk and acceptable risk
Professional behaviour and boundaries
Multidisciplinary team working
Multiagency approaches to care - an introduction to navigating social care services
Presentation skills
Reflective strategies
Descrimination and oppression
Module Texts
Cuthbert, S., Quallington, J. (2008) Values for Care Practice. Exeter. Reflect Press Limited.
Department of Health (2009) Core Standards for Assistant Practitioners in England. A consultation Report. London. DH.
Department of Health (2013) Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England. Bristol. Skills for Health & Skills for Care.
Glasper, A., McEwing, G and Richardson J. (2009) Foundation Skills for Caring. London. Palgrave Macmillan.
Jasper, M., Rosser, M., Mooney, G. (2013) Professional development, Reflection and Decision-Making in Nursing and Health. Chichester. John Wiley and Sons.
Module Resources
IT Facilities, Blackboard
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (36 hours)
24 hours Lectures
9 hours Seminars and discussion groups
2 hours Group Tutorials
1 hour Individual Tutorials
Guided Independent Study: (264 hours)
200 hours Reading blackboard activities and web based research
24 hours Preparation for group and individual tutorials
10 hours Preparation for summative presentation
30 hours Preparation for summative reflective essay
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be in employment in a Health or Social Care role